Direct Care Staff
Location: US, OH, Seville
Department: Residential/Community
Employment type: Part-time

Company profile:
SHC/The Arc of Medina County is a great place to start or continue your career. Whether you’re interested in direct care, administrative, teaching computer skills or many other types of work, there is likely a career for you at SHC/The Arc.As a nonprofit organization serving people with disabilities, SHC/The Arc’s more than 200 employees serve people in Medina and Ashland Counties in Ohio. You’ll be joining a team committed to providing the highest quality programs with an emphasis on the health, safety, and respect of those we serve.If you are looking for a career in which you can make a difference in people’s lives, then join our talented, motivated, hard-working staff and share their passion for serving others.

Job description:
Under the general direction of the Residential Manager or Residential Coordinator, the direct care worker works with, trains and provides active treatment, and assistance for the client in the assigned area and in accordance with each client’s Interdisciplinary Habilitation Plan (IHP) and plan of care, and within the parameters of the policies and procedures of SHC and the program service department.  (Duties may vary with caseload or shift assignment).Supports individuals in developing their physical, intellectual, social, and emotional capacities to the fullest extent.Provides assistance or supervision in personal care such as eating, bathing, grooming, toileting, and dressing.Ensures the protection of individual rights.Provides transportation and assistance to individuals for medical appointments, recreational outings,  or personal outings.Provides input to Specialist (OT) (PT) and QIDP(s) regarding IP goals and objective.Maintains the safety and cleanliness of the group home: completes routine household chores such as dusting, making beds, mopping, vacuuming, and dishes as assigned.  Conducts assigned skill training and behavior management program, records and documents required data.Adheres to the assigned work schedule; may be asked to work other shifts; weekends; holidays as requested and to relieve other direct care workers’ in case of illness or emergency.Demonstrates teamwork, cooperation and effective working relationships  with clients, family members, coworkers, supervisory staff, subordinates, professionals and others to facilitate service delivery and a positive agency image.Adheres to the agency policies and acts as a role model in adherence to these policies.Performs medication administration and health-related activities as prescribed.Performs all other essential duties as assigned.

Requirements:
Must have a high school diploma, or equivalent.Must be able to remain alert to problems, needs or emergencies that might arise on any shift, maintaining a safe environment for the residents.Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions.Must obtain and maintain certification in Medication Administration, First Aid, CPR, Crisis Management and other courses as requiredMust have a valid Ohio Driver’s License, good driving record, and carry the proper liability insurance amounts required by the SHC.

Benefits:
SHC offers an array of benefits to part time and full time employees.  Part time employees of 20 - 34 hours may participate in the company retirment plan as well as vision insurance.  Full time employees of 35+ hours may participate in the retirement plan, will earn vacation and sick time, and may select from an array of benefits including health, dental, vision, life, long term disability, short term disability, hospital indemnity, accident insurance and much much more.